Month: June 2021

Rainbow Junktion

Collected our last food parcels for some of our members from Rainbow Junktion today. Thank you for helping us to support these people over these last months Rainbow Junktion will be closed to the public now until 26th July when they will be open as a sit in cafe and a once a week food… Continue reading Rainbow Junktion

World Wellbeing Week – a reminder to take care of you

These are some of the things people told independent age contributed to positive mental wellbeing or moods… What helps you?  Take time today to do something for your wellbeing and to take care of you  

Leeds Waterfront Festival 26th – 27th June (and further dates over Summer)

Canal & River Trust is delighted to announce that Leeds Waterfront Festival (LWF) is back! The largest waterway festival in the north will be bigger than ever with a summer-long celebration that will showcase the city’s waterfront and South Bank area. Events and activities for all ages to enjoy are organised by waterways and wellbeing… Continue reading Leeds Waterfront Festival 26th – 27th June (and further dates over Summer)

Shared Moments: Catching a clip from “A Show Of Hands” written by Maureen Kershaw

Catching a clip from “A Show Of Hands” on Radio 4 Extra took me back to the days when I had lovely hands with long slender fingers – almost worthy of being a model for hand cream or nail polish adverts. As a child Mum would tell me I had ‘a pianist’s hands’ and she… Continue reading Shared Moments: Catching a clip from “A Show Of Hands” written by Maureen Kershaw

A creative challenge for National Writing Day

Annual celebration of creative writing on 23 June, 2021. Your voice is powerful. Use it on National Writing Day and beyond.   #FILLTHEBOX CREATIVE WRITING CHALLENGE After more than a year of separation, this National Writing Day is all about connection. On 23 June, as we move towards the reopening of the country, join First Story… Continue reading A creative challenge for National Writing Day

Important Covid-19 information for our area – from the local councillors

We are seeing a sharp rise in cases of Covid-19 in Leeds, particularly in the 18-24 age group in this area. We are also seeing a rise in the level of infection rates in those aged over 60 across Leeds. Because rates are significantly high in this area, we are asking everyone to get a… Continue reading Important Covid-19 information for our area – from the local councillors

Little changing today as coronavirus roadmap paused

The delay of 4 weeks before the final stage of lockdown easing means of the exisiting restrictions on social contact will not be removed today and will stay in place until 19th July (subject to review) There will be a few exceptions and the rules will change for: weddings and civil partnership ceremonies and wedding… Continue reading Little changing today as coronavirus roadmap paused

Coronavirus update from Leeds City Council

Coronavirus – Support for people & communities – June 18, 2021 Dear resident,   We hope you’re safe and keeping well.   This week we have an update for you following the government’s announcement on Monday, about infection rates in the city, getting vaccinated and what you can do to help stop the spread. An… Continue reading Coronavirus update from Leeds City Council